The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday announced a 15 per cent syllabus concession for students of Classes 10, 11 and 12 belonging to the Summer Zone of the Jammu Division who are appearing in the upcoming annual regular board examinations.
Government officials said the decision was taken in view of significant academic disruptions during the previous academic session due to prolonged spells of inclement weather, flood-like conditions and war-like situations, which adversely affected the timely completion of the prescribed syllabus.
“It has been decided to grant a 15 per cent syllabus relaxation to Class 10th, 11th and 12th students of the Summer Zone in the annual regular examinations of the Jammu Division, keeping in mind the extraordinary circumstances faced last year,” an official confirmed.
The move aims to ensure academic parity and prevent students from being placed at a disadvantage owing to factors beyond their control. The concession is expected to provide relief to thousands of students who struggled to keep pace with studies amid repeated disruptions.
According to the schedule, the annual board examinations will begin on February 17 for Class 10, February 23 for Class 12, and February 28 for Class 11.
Education authorities said detailed guidelines regarding the syllabus concession would be issued separately to ensure smooth implementation during the examinations.
